Meanwhile, Hope had been trying her best to impress Nina and Nash.

Orion really liked her, and though Nina had initially planned to place her in an orphanage, Hope clung tightly to her arm.

"Aunt Nina, can I come to your home now?" she asked, eyes pleading.

"It's not just our home. It's your home, too," Orion corrected. "You can stay as long as you want. My mom and dad are really nice, and our little sister is super cute." Some kids were shy around strangers, but not Gemma. She always greeted people with a smile, never fussy or afraid.

"Mm-hmm," Hope nodded eagerly, grabbing Orion's hand. "It feels so good to have all of you with me."

Originally, Nina and Nash had planned to stay in the city for a few days, but now with Hope, they decided to head home sooner.

Before they left, they asked the kids, "Orion, Hope, do you two want to go to the amusement park?"

time would be different. Not only would

ask... what's an amusement

explained, "It's a super fun place with lots of rides. You can ride on horses, spin around in the air, and there are life-sized characters walking around. And

course! Haven't you ever been

her voice small. "My parents never took me. They always brought

The group fell silent.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say something

lost her

words might have only made her feel

him, wiping her tears and smiling.

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